It’s been some time since we coated a watch by the North American model RGM. The corporate is thought for its high-quality watches with basic styling and intensive customizability. At the moment, we’re trying on the RGM Mannequin 207-EB with a blue guilloché dial. Its 35mm case feels a bit un-American because it isn’t outsized by any means. Nevertheless, the watch nonetheless makes an enormous impression due to the gorgeous engine-turned ornament on the dial.
For these unfamiliar with RGM Watch Firm, it was based in 1992 by Roland G. Murphy, therefore the model’s title. Mr. Murphy is a watchmaker educated by each the Bowman Technical College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania (PA), and the Watchmakers of Switzerland Coaching and Instructional Program (WOSTEP). After that, he labored at Hamilton Watch Co. in product growth, as soon as once more in his hometown of Lancaster, PA. When you’re curious, it’s value having a look on the watches in RGM’s archives and the model’s customized items. However as we speak, we’ll give attention to the RGM Mannequin 207-EB from the corporate’s present assortment.
The RGM Mannequin 207-EB
The RGM Mannequin 207-EB has a 35mm all-polished chrome steel case that’s 8.8mm thick, together with the sapphire crystals on the highest and backside. The pretty straight lugs span 43.3mm from tip to tip, making this a terrific look ahead to smaller wrists. Nevertheless, it actually doesn’t look misplaced on larger wrists. The Mannequin 207’s predecessor, the 107, had a perky onion crown with crown guards. Taking its place is a extra up to date instance, and the crown guards are gone.
Then, we come to the true showstopper — the fantastically circular-brushed and engraved blue dial with Breguet numerals, skeletonized apple palms, and a date window at 3 o’clock. The RGM Watch Firm owns a number of engine-turning machines. However most significantly, the individuals there even have the talents, persistence, and precision to use mesmerizing patterns to the watches’ dials. The RGM Mannequin 207-EB shows a extremely advanced rosette sample that turns into finer and finer towards the dial’s middle. At 12 o’clock, there’s the RGM model title, and at 6 o’clock, it states the corporate’s hometown.
Sellita inside
Via the watch’s screw-in case again, you’ll be able to see the Sellita SW300-1 Swiss-made automated motion. It comes with a custom-made and engraved RGM rotor. The motion runs at a frequency of 28,800vph, options 25 jewels, and holds an influence reserve of roughly 55 hours. The watch’s building makes it waterproof to five ATM (50 meters). Nevertheless, in the event you select to go swimming with it, you would possibly need to swap out the rubber-lined alligator leather-based strap.
The RGM Mannequin 207-EB in individual
After I first noticed an image of the RGM Mannequin 207-EB earlier than it arrived at our workplace, it immediately jogged my memory of my Breguet Classique ref. 5907. That didn’t change after I noticed the watch in individual, however there are some reasonably noticeable variations. The RGM’s case is even throughout and a bit beefier than the Breguet’s. I don’t thoughts that in any respect, although, as a result of it makes the watch really feel a bit extra strong.
I additionally love the flower sample of the guilloché on the dial. It appears to be like so advanced up shut however fairly sleek from slightly additional away. I additionally respect that there aren’t many decorations on the dial apart from the guilloché ring between the hour and minute tracks. That manner, the dial is actually all about that stunning sample on the coronary heart of it.
That mentioned, I may’ve actually accomplished with out the date window. Additionally, its white background stands out a bit an excessive amount of for my style. However I’m certain some individuals respect it for its perform and readability. The opposite factor I’d instantly change is the rubber-lined alligator strap. I’d go for a nubuck one with no rubber reinforcement. It is likely to be much less sturdy, however I feel it will go well with the Mannequin 207-EB higher.
On the wrist
On my common 17cm wrist, the 35mm case of the RGM Mannequin 207-EB works completely effective. That’s not a lot of a shock, although. The actual shock is that it additionally appears to be like nice on Jorg’s barely larger wrist. His 18.5cm wrist is the one you see within the photos, and the Mannequin 207-EB doesn’t seem misplaced in any respect. That’s because of its barely beefier case design together with the straight lugs.
The RGM Mannequin 207-EB prices US$5,950 earlier than taxes. There’s additionally a model with a silver guilloché dial as a substitute of a blue one, the Mannequin 207-E. You may also get the Mannequin 207 with no guilloché dial. This reduces its value to US$2,950 excluding taxes and provides you the selection between a shiny black or sunburst blue pilot dial. However you’re additionally greater than welcome to order a customized piece, after all.
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